BACKGROUND
Small cell carcinoma of the esophagus is a rare disease, characterized by aggressive progression. It has a high incidence of metastatic disease at presentation and a poor overall prognosis. Treatment protocols are not well established because of the paucity of cases and a lack of large studies.
METHODS
We performed a retrospective review of all patients with small cell carcinoma of the esophagus diagnosed at the Tata Memorial Hospital between 1985 and 2001. We retrieved and… CONTINUE READING